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ManTalks Podcast

Derek Kief – Colonizing Mars, Gravitational Waves, and Other Fascinating Discoveries in the Stars

ManTalks Podcast

Connor Beaton

Health & Fitness, Society & Culture, Education, Mental Health, Relationships, Self-improvement

4.8591 Ratings

🗓️ 8 August 2016

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Summary

Derek Kief is an astronomer at H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, located in British Columbia, Canada. Both Connor and Roger sort of nerd out on this podcast with their guest, but it provides the listeners with some great knowledge as to what's out there―beyond our planet. Derek says that our space programs are the only things that countries from all over the world agree on. He believes that when we eventually colonize Mars, we'll begin to see more diplomacy in the world as everyone works towards a common goal.   Key Takeaways: [0:50] There are some fantastic things happening in ManTalks. Connor gives a quick update. [3:45] Derek talks about his defining moment as a man.  [8:15] It took Derek some time to figure out that he didn't have to conform to a stereotype. He can be who he is. [9:35] What does Derek do? [11:25] Who inspired Derek to become an astronomer? [13:30] Be prepared! The guys geek out a little bit. [13:50] What are we close to discovering out there? [19:15] Where does Derek stand in the science community? Is he like the Patch Adams of science? [24:25] Why was the discovery of gravitational waves important? [25:40] Why are gravitational waves important for the everyday or average person? [30:00] Let's talk about Mars. Can we colonize it? [31:55] Will travelling outside of our planet allow for more diplomacy? Can men of all different types and backgrounds finally work together? [35:15] How does Derek stay curious? [39:05] What are some of the best advice Derek has received? [42:00] What is Derek's stance on quantum computing? [42:30] What does success look like for Derek? [44:55] What exciting things are happening at the Space Centre right now?   Mentioned in This Episode: www.mantalks.com/ info@ManTalks.ca www.spacecentre.ca/ Email Derek: Dkief12@gmail.com   Music Credit: Parlange & Latenite Automatic (www.jesusparlange.com – www.lateniteautomatic.com) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

The world needs more people that are willing to say, you know, humbly, oh, let me teach you.

0:05.5

You've got some living yet to do. I won't give up on you. See these machines.

0:14.9

Welcome guys and gals to the Mad Talks podcast. I'm Roger Nairn. And I'm Connor Beaton.

0:18.7

This podcast brings together the best thought leaders, teachers, and extraordinary individuals

0:22.6

to teach and mentor you on how to be a top performer in life, love, and business.

0:27.4

Imagine having experienced mentors with decades of wisdom delivered right to your ears.

0:31.6

We talk about purpose, legacy, influence, love, sex, success, and so much more.

0:36.3

Don't forget to leave us a review, subscribe, and join the thousands of other change makers

0:39.9

in our community on Facebook, or go to mantox.com.

0:43.6

But first, before we get started, we've got some exciting news in Mantox land right now.

0:47.6

There is so many things happening, so many balls in the air.

0:51.9

Connor, why don't you kind of explain to us some of the exciting things on the horizon? All right. So, Mantox family really quick. We're going to make the simple. We could definitely use your help. We have an event coming up on August 22nd in Toronto. That's going to be hosted by Samsung. It's going to be cool. virtual's going to have virtual reality devices in there that you can go and play with.

1:12.2

So that's August 22nd. So go to the Mantalk site to pick up your tickets. Yeah, you can check that out. And then we're launching in Miami. Woo, woo, Miami. Benvenuto on Miami. So isn't that Will Smith? I just quoted Will Smith tonight. Yeah, yeah. So we're launching in Miami, August 29th.

1:28.5

The site's up already.

1:30.4

It's on the Facebook page. I just go to Will Smith. I just go ahead of Will Smith. Yeah, yeah. So we're launching in Miami, August 29th.

1:45.0

The site's up already. It's on the Facebook page. It's on the website. So definitely go check that out. And if you know anybody down in Miami, if you're here in Vancouver and you know some people or if you're out in Toronto or down in L.A. And you know some people in Miami should go check it out. definitely show the event with it. We're going deep south

1:45.9

and then we're going to move

1:46.6

as north as possible

1:47.7

and just kind of Toronto or down in LA and you know some people in Miami to go check it out, definitely show

1:44.5

the event with them. We're going deep south and then we're going to move as north as possible and

1:47.9

just kind of spatter man talks all around the land. And then the final thing is that we've got about

1:53.9

50 members in the Mastermind Group here in Vancouver. We're launching that in Toronto as well.

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